Chronicle journalist Lee Ryder has sent a simple three-word Twitter message after the latest major takeover development.
A statement from the Bin Zayed Group, headed by Sheikh Khaled, was sent to the newspaper on Tuesday which said they had “agreed terms” with Newcastle over the £350m deal.
It read: “In response to the numerous reports in the world media this morning, we would like to comment as follows, we can confirm that representatives of His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan are in discussions with Mike Ashley and his team, about the proposed acquisition of Newcastle United Football Club.
“We view it as an honor to have the opportunity to build on the strong support, history and tradition of the club.
“We have agreed terms and are working hard to complete the transaction at the earliest opportunity.”
In response to this, Ryder posted a message that just read: “They are serious”.
They are serious https://t.co/Cvrsg07V0w #nufc
— Lee Ryder (@lee_ryder) May 27, 2019
OPINION
“Agreed terms”, “Complete the transaction at the earliest opportunity”… These are words that will thrill any Newcastle fan. Ryder is an impeccable source of newcastle information and he believes “They are serious”. It’s all looking good for Newcastle and it seems astonishing that in just a few weeks they could go from being run into the ground by Mike Ashley to being owned by someone with a similar level of wealth to the owners of Man City. If the new owners can convince Rafa Benitez to stay too then he will have the chance to completely rebuild the squad in his own image. That’s what he’s wanted for the past few years and he would surely sign on the dotted line if serious investment was promised. These are very exciting times for Newcastle fans.